Panama-Buena Vista Union School District

4200 Ashe Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313-2029
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 18,785 students in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
Public Schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District have a diversity score of 0.60, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
18,785 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
784 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
37%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Panama-Buena Vista Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
52%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Panama-Buena Vista Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
67 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,868 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,223 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
1,528 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,960 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
97 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,028 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,259
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,931
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,030
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,957
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,005
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,113
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,191
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,069
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,230
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,148 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,735 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$303 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Panama-Buena Vista Union  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$296 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Panama-Buena Vista Union  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,148
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Panama-Buena Vista Union  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,735
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Panama-Buena Vista Union  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Grades: K-6
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Grades: K-6
| 839 students
Rank: #55.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Loudon St.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: #77.
Bill L. Williams Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Grades: K-6
| 989 students
Rank: #88.
Douglas J. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Grades: K-6
| 965 students
Rank: #99.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8900 W.wold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #1010.
Sing Lum Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1111.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: #1212.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1313.
Tevis Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Grades: 7-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1414.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Grades: K-6
| 920 students
Rank: #1515.
Dolores S. Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Grades: K-6
| 872 students
Rank: #1616.
Laurelglen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #1717.
Louise Sandrini Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1818.
Stonecreek Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Grades: 7-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #1919.
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #2020.
Charles H. Castle Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Grades: K-6
| 797 students
Rank: #2121.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 698 students
Rank: #2222.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #2323.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Grades: 7-8
| 786 students
Rank: #2424.
Stine Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Grades: K-6
| 422 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District manages 25 public schools serving 18,785 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
60% of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Panama-Buena Vista Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,735 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 18,785 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 37%
  • : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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